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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
9
Margaret Richards daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Richards of South Math avenue suffered a painful accident when the door closed on her hand. Her fingers were bruised though no bones were broken and her mother was shocked by the incident.
The West Side hospital records New Year donations from many donors including Mr. T. Miller five dollars Dr. William ten dollars Gaylord Thomas Sr Mrs Shryer five cents Lewis Morse a hat rack Mr. Trostle turkey Clark’s cakes nuts and fruit Mrs White cakes and plum pudding Mr Cooper fruit and plum pudding Mrs Roberta fruit cakes nuts and candy Mrs Gordon cakes nuts fruit and candy John Furr flour Mrs Penton one pat towels Mrs Clapp case of corn Mrs H Campbell magazines Edith Jones fruit Mrs Mary Jones fruit and sugar Mrs Morgan underwear and fruit Mrs J W Zleimerman potatoes and pickles The ladies in charge with the board of directors express grateful acknowledgment of all donations.
A fragment notes the Patriotic Order of Americans Slectric City camp No 8. The readable text mentions the fraternal group and a local camp designation without further details.
The Order of Americane elected Mary Biddleman as president and T H W Davie as vice president. Lotth Spencer is assistant vice president, Amelia School conductor Lenn Davie recording secretary. Tda Eldred financial secretary, Linden V Decker treasurer, Woulse Grice guard, Josephine Price sentinel. Officers to be installed January 15.
Newly elected officers of West Side assembly IM Royal Society of Good Fellows were installed at a Red Men's hall meeting. A smoker and social session followed. Officers include Ruler Samuel Williams Jr and several others such as past ruler W W Davis, secretary FL T Stover, treasurer R J Protheroe, prelate 8B T Brown, and trustees David F Roberts and Michael Kane.
The Colonial club holds a weekly dance at Washington hall this evening. The Epworth League Missionary study class meets at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church tonight. The Woman's MoralMissionary society gathers at Mrs W W Davis 205 South Hide Park Ave. Branch meeting of Le eR A. is scheduled for this evening in YY M 1. ball with officers to be installed.
At a special meeting of Local No 1428 United Mine Workers of America in Jayne's hall last evening officers were installed including President George Watkins Vice President Barney White Treasurer James Davies Secretary James Holton and Guard John Griffiths Willi John Morgan will represent the local at the Wilkes Barre convention this month.
Richard Guennel and Miss Getty Munger of M4 Morris court were joined in wedlock Wednesday evening by Tey. A. L. Rumer Ph.D. pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran church. Robert Roberts of Bellevue and Miss Eite Dianiels of the central city were married on New Year's day.
The Walineta's dancing class held its opening social in Mears hall last evening attended by many prominent young people. Miss Edith Hutton of Jackson street is home from New York. John Thomas and Evan Davis recently returned from the Philippines.
A crowded New Year Eve party occurred at 440 Deckers Court hosted by Mr wid Mre Jammer Thomas. The Twenty first ward Democrats caucus is planned for tomorrow afternoon. Public schools reopened after holidays with attendance near average. Railroad auxiliary of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church socialized at Mrs Frank Bryants on Academy and Mullery Streets. Various residents report travel and visits including Allen Thayer from South Main Avenue to New York and others in Sayre Pa, Dunkirk, Lafayette College, and Stroudsburg Normal School. Morgan Harris sustains a leg fracture after a fall on a icy sidewalk. officers were installed at a sadist session of Branch 641 Le. B. A. at Chestnut Street. Elsie Hirria improves from rheumatism. Fraders Building and Loan Association issued new stock. Powell of Washburn Street won five dollars for best eulogy at the Nanticoke eisteddfod on New Year’s Day.
In the Nineteenth ward a lively contest for school controller pits incumbent Louis Schwass against Frank Moeller and August Rehner. The caucus is set for tomorrow night on Prospect avenue. The Eleventh ward Republican caucus faces a hot fight for Peter Neals’s re nomination for school controller and Joseph T Woelkers’s bid to succeed as constable. Charles Mintz may seek the clerk of court office. All candidates must register by January 4.
Jo Brune reports John Hughes used his brother’s name to obtain cabbage under false pretenses. Hughes offered bail for next quarter sessions after evidence. Anthony Montovsky sues Sonovosesky for unpaid board. court notes he was struck by a boarder during collection and Sonovosesky must post $600 bail.
Three years ago yesterday Dy Albert Kolb and Jacob Kinestner were struck at the Bint street crossing by a Delaware and Hudson train and escaped death. The two marked the day with a celebration and a party was held in commemoration. A Junger Miennerchor meeting is planned at Sehimpit's hall and Knights of Mattu session at Hartman's hall tonight. A well attended Knights of St George ball and banquet at St Mary's hall on River street featured full committees, mirrored supper, and lively music into the night.
Exclusive report from Washington notes President and Mrs Roosevelt hosted a cabinet dinner with many senators and representatives invited. The L shaped state dining room showcased artistic floral decorations as guests enjoyed music by the Marine Band. Alv. and Mrs. deentt attended among numerous guests.
North Scranton reports Rev. Albert H. Smith presiding at exercises. James Jones married Miss Maggie Harris by Rev. W. F. Davis. Wade Finn seeks renomination for Select Council. North Main Avenue Baptist Church held an annual roll call with verses for each member and mail verses for absentees. Rev. Smith chaired. choir directed by Professor McMurray offered selections. Refreshments followed the roll call and ladies society hosted.
On New Year's evening at the parsonage of Memorial Baptist Church 1705 Summit Avenue James Jones and Miss Maggie Harris were married by Rev. W F Davis. The bride wore attendance by her sister Lavina Harris and the groom by her brother William Harris. The couple will begin life in a furnished home at Wayne Avenue and Warren Street.
Next Sunday evening the Turitan Congregational church on West Market Street will repeat their Christmas music by request. The program includes Scripture reading, solos by Miss Mary Ward and Miss Millie Tilson, cornet and violin solos, anthems, and a benediction led by Pastor. The thirty five member choir will be assisted by an orchestra including David Reese, Fred White, William J. Jones, Miss Jenny Jenkins, and conductor Professor I. S. Jones.
The union barbers meet in Leonard's hall on West Market Street this Sunday. Owen J. Loftus seeks defection from First district First ward for the Democratic city convention. Wade Finn pursues reelection as Second ward select councilman. Rose Clifford of Carbondale has returned home after visiting here. Albert Crane’s funeral was held, burial at Mount Carvial Dunmore. Mary Sullivan visited friends and returned to Hartford. A Sumner Stoll and son Vannen returned after visiting Moosie. An illuminated lecture at North Malin Avenue tabernacle praised Prof. Macmurry’s Hawaiian island experiences and volcanic views shown on screen.
The Columbus commandery No. 285 A and I O K K held its first meeting of the year at Manonic Hall to a largely attended gathering. Mrs. Frank Cox of Dover, N Z plans a visit to Caypore Avenue home of Attorney and Mrs. H. Soper. A young man named William Cane was arrested for selling and offering for sale jewelry tickets and placed under $100 bail. The Maccabees of Green Ridge form an athletic association and plan to occupy rooms over Hornbaker's store with officers named. The Knickerbockers of Green Ridge seek basketball games with Jessup and several other teams through The Tribune.
Obituaries list Charles Morgan aged 87 of Wilkes-Barre and others: Dr. F A Farrell from Kingston with wide family ties. John Hazleton of Glasgow born 1840 died in New York. Patrick Hart of New York father of Mrs. Burnett. Martha Jenkins 72 of West Scranton. Joe Grant of Parsons. Mig iwen Davie funeral in West Lackawanna. Thomas Cargol and Marvin Myers funeral details and church services across Archbald and Scranton area.
An exclusive AP dispatch reports at an Anatomical Society meeting a paper by A Iplamu of New York. The discussion covers brain structure after the McKins murder, noting four long dimensions observed post exertion and the doctor's ability to study the vial with limited writing.
The article reports a broad decline in European birth rates, Norway as the sole notable exception, while France shows a sharp drop from 27.1 births per 1000 in 1874 to 21.7 in 1880. It cites government statistics, discusses potential causes, and notes proposed measures including a tax on unmarried individuals and stricter controls on opiates given to children. It highlights demographic gains elsewhere and cites rising marriage rates and shifting fertility patterns.
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